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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.24, 9,242.70 and 5,114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.24, 9,242.70 and 5,114.44 is: 7,684.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.24 : 9,242.70 = 5,114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.24/9,242.70 = 5,114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.24x = 9,242.70 × 5,114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.24x = 47,271,234.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,271,234.59/6,151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,684.83

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